Coding Ireland - School Awards

The Coding School Awards are designed to recognise the efforts and achievements of schools in teaching coding & STEM to their students.

They aim to highlight the work of teachers and schools in bringing these important subjects into the classroom and presenting new opportunities for students to learn about, use and program technology.

School Awards & Flags

Frequently Asked Questions.

Get all the details on what the awards are, what are the qualifying criteria and how to apply for your school.

A teacher from the school can register with and submit an application on behalf of their school. In the application the teacher can provide details of the school’s work in the different categories.

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To qualify for an award, schools must demonstrate the levels of teacher training and classroom hours dedicated to the Coding or Robotics category(s) they are applying for.

Category Award Qualifying Criteria
Teachers Trained in Coding Class Coding Hours per year
Coding School

For schools using either:

  • basic coding languages such as Scratch and other block based languages.
  • web programming languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • advanced programming languages such as Python, C, Java etc.
Silver 1+ 5+
Gold 3+ 10+
Platinum 3+ 30+
Robotics School

For schools programming robots, circuits, sensors, cars or other robotic kits.

Silver 1+ 5+
Gold 3+ 10+
Platinum 3+ 30+

For each category that a school qualifies for, they will receive:

An award flag for the category and level
Coding School Award Flag

A certificate for the category and level
Coding School Award Certificate

A digital badge for the category and level
Coding School Award Digital Badge

This can be displayed on the school’s website and social media

There is no cost in applying for or receiving an award. There is a charge for replacement flags if they are needed.

The flags measure 5 foot x 3 foot (152cm x 91cm) and can come with either a rope & toggle or a D ring fixing.

Coding School Award Flag

Yes, schools can apply for each of the available categories (Coding School, Robotics School).

Class hours refers to the total amount of hours a class has spent on Coding or Robotics in one school year.

are the body that evaluates applications and presents the awards.

Bring Coding & STEM into the Classroom

Book a School Event

run both "in school" and "online" school events that bring the latest in Coding & STEM into your classroom.

Race Autonomous Cars

Race Autonomous Cars

  • 1h 0m
  • In School

Program and race autonomous cars around a track. Which team will set the fastest lap? (5th class - 3rd Year)

Introduction to Coding

Introduction to Coding

  • 1h 0m
  • Online

Learn what coding is and how we can use it to creates games and different projects.

Make an Arcade Game

Make an Arcade Game

  • 1h 0m
  • In School

Use coding to create an arcade game that students can play on handheld computers. (3rd class - 4th class)

Coding Fundamentals

Coding Fundamentals

  • 1h 0m
  • In School
Learn what coding is and how it is used in the world. Create your first game in code. (1st Class - 2nd Class)
Robot Football

Robot Football

  • 2h 0m
  • In School

Learn about robotics and program robots to play a football game against an artificial intelligence program.

Program LED Light Strips

Program LED Light Strips

  • 1h 0m
  • In School

Students learn how to program a microbit computer to make a LED strip do different things such as show different colours and effects and create shooting stars when they clap. (5th Class & Above)

Introduction to Coding

Introduction to Coding

  • 1h 0m
  • In School

A 60-minute workshop where students explore coding basics through fun activities and create projects using the Scratch Jr app. (Junior Infants - 1st Class)

Coding Essentials

Coding Essentials

  • 1h 0m
  • In School

Explore the world of coding and see how it shapes the technology we use every day. Take your first steps in coding by creating fun and interactive projects! (3rd Class - 6th Class)

What's happening in our schools

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This week's leaderboards
# Coder Points
1
SeanOD
St. Geralds College
1590
2
eveome
Scoil Ruain
1145
3
catora
Gaelscoil Durlas Eile
1035
4
lildow
S N Briocain
965
5
Tadhg
St. Geralds College
945
# Scshool Points
1 Gaelscoil Durlas Eile
Tipperary
23430
2 Bunscoil Na Mbraithre
Clare
14810
3 Scoil Mhuire
Waterford
14355
4 St. Geralds College
Mayo
13475
5 Colaiste Treasa
Cork
8320

Based on points scored 14 Dec to 21 Dec.

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